Name:______________________________ Date: ______________ Period:______________
“Moneyball”
Write 4 economic facts and opinions from the story here:
Facts
Opinion
1. What are some of the facts which explain why Billy Beane had a major problem at the
beginning of the 2002 season?
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2. What did Bill James do with the various statistics he accumulated about Major League
Baseball? _______________________________________________________________
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3. Compare the old talent method (scouts) of baseball to the new ideas of statistics used in
the movie, which do you feel is more reliable?
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4. What feat did the Oakland Athletics accomplish during the 2002 Major League Baseball
season? _________________________________________________________________
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Name:______________________________ Date: ______________ Period:______________
Write details about the characters and events in Moneyball.
Characters
Billy Beane
Events Relating to the following:
Cory Lidle
Paul DePodesta/”Peter Brand”
Scott Hatteberg
Art Howe
Ron Washington
Bill James
Barry Zito
Complete the sentence below, and write an essay on the way Billy Beane transform the
Oakland Athletes by using an economic approach. It must be at least 3 paragraphs, an
introduction, body, and conclusion. Each paragraph must have at least 6-7 complete
sentences.
Name:______________________________ Date: ______________ Period:______________
Billy Beane’s budget was drastically cut after his team, Oakland Athletics, was purchased by a
new owner. Forced to find a new way to build his team, using less money, Beane did not panic.
If individuals facing a financial crisis are unwilling to explore new options…..
1. Is entrepreneurship alive in sports? Why or Why not?
2. Was Billy Beane just a lucky stock-picker? Why or why not?
3. Can some you build a business based on statistics? Why or why not?